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Skating into the weekend!

Looking for a fun family outing? A winter date night idea? Our skating rink is BACK and ready to go!
The Rotary Rink will be open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Market Block DJ Skates is coming back this February! Starting February 10th, every Friday (4-8pm) and Saturday (12-4pm) will be filled with talented DJ's, churros, hot chocolate, fire pits and more! There's no better way to enjoy an outdoor rink than with a cup of hot chocolate and a warm churro!

SATURDAY COOKING CLASSES

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Kimi Abdullah. Kimi will be demonstrating how to make Gulai Ayam, an Indonesian chicken turmeric curry.

 

Upcoming Cooking Classes

 

Saturday, January 21st

  • Jaime Pena | Sweet, Savoury & Spicy Chutneys

Saturday, January 28th 

  • Himadri Vyas | Aloo Gobi Subji; Cauliflower & Potato Curry

 

Doors open at 10:40am, class starts at 11am. No registration is required. First come, first served. 

SUNDAY COOKING CLASSES

There will be no cooking class this Sunday, January 15th. 

 

Upcoming Cooking Classes

 

Sunday, January 22nd

  • Polina Shadman | French Macarons

Sunday, January 29th 

  • Melanie Amadasun | No Bake Treats; Rice Crispies

 

Doors open at 11:40am, class starts at 12pm. No registration is required. First come, first served. 

 

SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC

Laika Berdey will be performing upstairs in the Mezzanine this Saturday, January 14th 12:30pm-2:30pm.

An ex-chorister, ex-librarian, and ex-lifeguard, singer-songwriter laika berdey weaves words and water to tell her stories of simple joys and wrenching heartbreak, exploring the ecstasies and disappointments of laying your heart in another’s hands (or at their feet) in a disconnected age of disposable interactions.

SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC

Greg Lirette will be performing upstairs in the Mezzanine this Sunday, January 15th 12:30pm-2:30pm.

Greg Lirette is one of southwestern Ontario’s premier acoustic solo performers entertaining audiences for nearly three decades. Playing thousands of shows locally and internationally. Combining an energetic stage presence, comedy, experience and a vast repertoire makes for a great show.

Plant, Flower & Holiday Classes

Forget Me Not Flowers is back with their plant and flower workshops! 

They can be reached by email info@fmnflowers.ca or phone (519-850-3300), and of course, you can drop by too!

January 20: Air Plant Terrarium-7:00-8:30pm-$45

January 25: Large Tropical Garden-12:00-1:30pm-$115

January 27: Small Tropical Garden -7:00 to 8:30pm-$75

Of The Earth Co is hosting a bonsai workshop on January 15th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the upstairs Market Kitchen.

Come spend the afternoon learning all the basics of caring for your very own bonsai!

In this workshop, you will learn how to pot, prune, and care for your own starter bonsai that you will then get to take home with you! You’ll be shown the ropes and be sent off feeling confident to start your journey into the incredible art of bonsai!

FREE CHURROS

La Parrillada Grill is giving out FREE churros with the purchase of any item from their location in the Market. This promotion will be happening during the duration of the skating rink or when there are no more churros left to be eaten!

FRESH JUICES DAILY

Need a pick-me-up? Better Blend Smoothie Bar has fresh pressed juices for only $7.95 (plus tax)!

Can’t wait to see all the smiling faces on Rotary Rink!

-Mary Shanahan